JBL 305P MKII vs PreSonus Eris E5 XT || Sound & Frequency Response Comparison

[@DSAUDIOreview]

Here is a comparison I made some time ago but never uploaded due to the JBL video sections being out of focus. Some of you asked for it recently so I decided to upload it anyways. Cheers! > 09:41 < Frequency Response Graphs Instagram - instagram.com/digitalstereophony/ Facebook - facebook.com/DigitalStereophony/

[@harmonie30]

Thanks for the "Classical Mood" track. Both speakers are great but i prefer a little more the PreSonus Eris E5 XT for musical emotion.

[@wenjie3710]

Mortals - E5-XT Boom Bap Hip Hop - E5-XT Return To The Wild - DRAW!! Man On Fire - 305P MKII Deep - DRAW!! Slight edge to Presonus Inspiring Middle East - DRAW!! Slight edge to the 305 MKII Classical Mood - DRAW!! BOTH SOUNDS REALLY GOOD. I did this test in 2 parts. First blindly, means I did not peek and look which speakers I am hearing. Second, I replayed each track and this time with visual guidance and recalling from the first time. Above are just my opinions. Up till this point I guess you'll be happy with either set. Honestly. the blind test, I could only hear audible difference during Mortals, Boom Bap Hip Hop and Man on Fire.

[@Khemore]

Yeah i agree it´s close they both sound crisp, but in general i turn to the PreSonus but would be happy with either :) In general if we look beyond the sounds and look at the design / looks of the two i must give the PreSonus another win as i´n my eyes. The Jbl looks like some common living room speakers and not professional. But with that said the sound of Jbl are fantastic 100% I guess it´s just a matter of taste in both design and sounds. But i would point PreSonus the winner here. :)

[@keithrichards4296]

Drastic difference: play here 4:05 and wait 5 seconds. Presonus seems (oops... sounds?) to be clearer, deeper, more high-end. But I'm listening through Dynaudio's Contour/Bryston :)

[@star1persent955]

man you‘re good at this

[@sharonbuiumelhaik3037]

The e5 xt sound closer to the original. Thanks...

[@spikeon]

Estoy muy agradecido con esta comparativa, gracias a ella, puedo disfrutar ahora de mis ERIS E5 XT, fue una gran elección

[@demssey7211]

que tal para producir o mezclar bro

[@spikeon]

@@demssey7211 Desde mi experiencia te puedo contar que son muy útiles a la hora de mezclar , me encanta su imagen estéreo sus medios son claros y sus altos son hermosos, " suenan muy suaves" Ya si los quieres para producir te los recomiendo pero que complementes el sistema con un subwoofer ( Aunque está versión XT tiene muchos más graves que la anterior Eris) Espero te ayude mi experiencia

[@bravestbullfighter]

Slight edge to PreSonus plus matte is better than glossy look.

[@garrettdlouhy5531]

Bass port is in the front on presonus. Its on the back on the jbls might be the slight difference in midrange detail im hearing in the presonus. Both speakers are very good.

[@JoseCastillo-ol8eh]

When you switch to the JBL the upper mids come in, I confirm presonus has a lack of upper mids.

[@katanaheide86]

After listening between JBL & Eris thought Evo4 and OdioOne headphone, there's pro and cons between them. So far the JBL wins over my ears, not too flat for bass production.

[@luxinyee4511]

My vote on the Eris E5 XT!

[@kennytseguitar8574]

PreSonus Eris E5 XT for rock and roll~~~~~~~~~~~~Perfect!

[@apostolache]

Presonus + on super finished highs and are not so horn on mid highs like JBL. So, Presonus in my opinion

[@THOAinSession]

I never managed to get myself a pair of speakers back 10 years ago cos I have a fear of buying something that does not suit me. And going around brick and mortar shops to take a listen... how the hell can you exactly remember how a speaker sounds when it's at two different locations? Thank you for this channel. It's helped me narrow down what I want and these are the 2 choices I have.

[@ayokay123]

Since our auditory memory is so short, the only way to know which speakers you prefer are to use an A/B switcher and use pink noise to balance the volume levels. And if you want to take it even further, you high pass the bass at a reasonable frequency.

[@gloriapicture]

Presonus e5 xt. Thanks for the video 👏🏻

[@Tired-Canadian]

To my ears Presonus sounds an eyelash better but JBL sounds good as well so if I had to choose between them it would be on price.

[@ThomasTVP]

Listening through my new Eris E5s. The JBLs have a wider stereo image but do not sound as precise (great for music listening, less so for studio monitoring), while the sound of the E5s is more detailed and precise, but not as deep or wide. I think I made the right choice for me, but both sound great for the money.

[@tokrqui2812]

I hear compression on Presonus E5 XT recording

[@jenshuxley]

Mids on Presonus have much more detail, depth and clarity, better transient response and overall more dynamic and transparently.

[@JoseCastillo-ol8eh]

When you switch to the JBL the upper mids come in, I confirm presonus has a lack of upper mids.

[@majormoody]

Highs sound really hyped on both but I think its due to the microphones used.

[@rivdell4151]

JBL sounds better to me

[@mentalrey1]

seems clear that if you wanna mix hard rock, or classical, you need better monitors than this. Too much opened and boxy on mid or high mid freq, there's a lack of warm and fullliness on low mid. Say that, i prefer the Eris.

[@martinmijovski]

Both good for the price range. Jbl lacks mids and low-mids, Presonus somewhat harsh highs. Jbl closer to Hi-Fi sounding speakers, Presonus closer to mixing/monitoring speakers. Just my opinion.

[@frozenspy]

Не только ваше мнение.

[@bessonno2749]

Hi mate, may u test new Edifier s1000mk2 vs s2000mk3 how did u do it before with s1000db vs s2000pro. Heard at Depo's channel but want it with your sound. Thank you.

[@dune0093]

Would like to get your recommendation. Which is better you think R2000DB or the Eris 5 XT?

[@anthonylc5138]

I bought JBL but its bit fatiguing seems they have boost ant 2-4khz. Listening to this I think Eris sound warmer and less fatiguing. I'll try EQ correction later.

[@GregorMima]

Keep in mind JBL have a heavy amp/noise floor - so you need to be at least 1.5m away from them. And they have a negative crossover dip around 1.5kHz - from what i remember. So they are not completely "flat".

[@DSAUDIOreview]

True. JBL has more audible hiss

[@mateusnunes8617]

I don't have any his on my jbl's 305 (first generation) I use then with a sub tannoy ts 10 ,i have a Adam a7x, Adam t7v(crap ) , Mackie 624 and the jbl still are my favorite

[@chriscavanaugh100]

@@mateusnunes8617 the crossover dip is in the 306p, the 305p does not have the problem.

[@ferruizmusico8126]

Hi how are you? I wanted to consult, I bought the jbl 305 mk2 and returned them precisely because they had a lot of hiss. does that happen to everyone in this price range? know? If not, which 5 "monitors do you recommend that do not have so much hiss.

[@GregorMima]

@@ferruizmusico8126 All monitors have hiss, the Adam imo the least.. I registered mine and have a 5 year warranty. Thats EU tho. T8V.

[@joedupay5253]

I think the JBL horn is too prominent in the high mids as is represented in the ending graphic. The Presonus seemed a little better in the low mids but maybe a bit too aggressive on the highs. Sounds pretty good for budget monitors though IMO.

[@PopsiclesInMyCellar]

Which should I get to produce/mix/master electronic music on?

[@user99641]

which one did you buy? and are you happy with them?

[@PopsiclesInMyCellar]

@@user99641 jbl and yup!

[@CarlosCastro-eb1gg]

Presonus E5 XT vs Kali Lp6 please!!!!

[@ChrisBessy]

5XT very little hsss and LP6 you hear the hsss. I return the LP6 for this thing :(

[@tapeurdub3011]

In the end, it's all about the price. Where I live, you can get a pair of JBLs at a price of one E5XT

[@oleadsr8186]

JBL wins bass and treble, Presonus wins mids IMO. I cant explain it, but for me JBL sounds like it worth nothing for JBL to sound this way - hight are airy, bass is easily jumping here and there, punching accurately, but at the same time bass goes deep enough. Presonus sounds more "dominating", like a war horn that can strike everything with it's mids and highs. Even the same feel when you touch a woofer - on presonus its stiff membrane, on jbl its more, flexible and easy to move. Maybe i have low-mids fobia, but for listening I prefer JBL as it's more pleasing for me, easier to listen to, but i have to reduce bass for a few DBs to make it more even with mids which are often dominated by bass.

[@ferruizmusico8126]

What about the hiss noise?

[@omitv839]

Jbl is clear winner... The hihats in the mortals track was really audible and detailed... In the Eris it was lost

[@JoseCastillo-ol8eh]

When you switch to the JBL the upper mids come in, I confirm presonus has a lack of upper mids.

[@NotMyName-q2v]

Thanks for making these!

[@doug753]

Presonus sounds more livelier and fun In my opinion, both are detailed, JBL more extension in high's, presonus a little beefier i think.

[@MrZona93]

JBL had more mids, presonus more highs, but mids are more important than highs.

[@sebastianmrsn1]

I am thinking of getting Presonus Eris E5 XT with Presonus Eris SUB8. Is it worth getting the JBL 305P over the E5 XT with the SUB8 ? Thanks

[@JoseCastillo-ol8eh]

No

[@旭东郭-p7j]

Hello,I m new here for some advice.I wodner which one you will choose ?E5XT or JBL 305P，Chinese new fans need your help

[@yiyiduanjushe]

毫无疑问305pmk2 入手半年了

[@luisneumannp2748]

Funny how hearing these monitors in comparison can change the perception. In the video KRK vs Presonus E5 XT the krk sounds better. In the video KRK vs JBL 305 the 305 sounds better. But in the video JBL vs Presonus the Presonus sounds better than the JBL.

[@jd5787]

Hi! I have edifiers 1850db and a 10" sub (wharfedale sw150). For music and movies streaming which would be best between e4.5, e5xt and the 305p mark 2 please? (I would reuse my subwoofer). Thank you

[@samuelsummers5342]

Edifier r1280 vs Yamaha hs5

[@tradehut2782]

Is it just me or does the presonus XT sound recessed in high mids?

[@harrybaque5502]

That or the JBL is just brighter, but there is definitely treble lacking on the Presonus

[@eranddroory9987]

Sounds more like the JBLs have a problem at the crossover frequency

[@rockfella27]

If you close your eyes you'll probably notice xt sounds better ... Just my inputs

[@jenshuxley]

no the highs from presonus is way better, i have calibrated headphone and jbl sounds muffed in comparison. presonus transient sounds faster and more dynamic.

[@WolfgangMilesVega]

Hi, i'm looking for a new set of speakers for Djing (no production) and listen as Hifi. I'm in between these 3: Eris5xt , 305Mk2, Adam T5V, with a preference on Eris because of front port (must be placed close to the wall). What do you think is the best for this kind of use? Do you will test also RCF Ayra 5 Pro (i'm very curious about it) ? Ps. Love your channel and now i have in mind your test tracks more than the FIFA ones ;)

[@Avell.]

if you made a choice please do share, i'm in the same problem with the same occupation as a hobby, only extra thing is that i want to also use them on my PC not for DJing only, so if you can answer, it would be fantastic, peace brother. i'm between jbl and presonus

[@WolfgangMilesVega]

@@Avell. I'd like to help you , but still in doubt. After all that i've read and view my pref is Adam T5V. I've had a quick listen to them and don't seem too bright; but now, due to some change at home, i'm considering a passive system (elac DBR62). But for active i'd go with Adam, also if JBL305 is approved on audiosciencereview.com ...Peace bro :)

[@dcy4063]

sorry for hijacking but you definetly know about speakers, i have Eris 3.5, is it worth upgradging to Eris 5 or there wont be such a big difference?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

in my opinion E5 is worth it as long as you get a new pair under 200dollars

[@rockfella27]

@@DSAUDIOreview I know it's not a fair comparison but can do a JBL 305Pii Vs Presonus E44/66 (MTM) VIDEO? THX MUCH. LOVE YOUR WORK.

[@rockfella27]

Or try the E44/E66 as well.

[@scott96999]

Great job as always

[@tarekaly7587]

Presonus is very detailed 👌

[@enzo4539]

E5xt vs edifier 2750??

[@FAESSTRO]

JBL 305P MKII - 9 PreSonus Eris E5 XT - 9

[@whiteofsoul]

Eris sounds harsh. Jbl sounds wider and higher.

[@genepozniak]

I'm sorry. I meant to change my post here, but I couldn't find it. It turned out that the hiss of the JBL 305 Mkiis was caused by line noise produced by my older Windows 7 desktop (it's not a Windows issue, but a hardware issue). When I plugged them into my new Windows 10 laptop, there was no hiss. So, I plugged them directly into my Presonus interface to the Win 7 desktop and there was also no hiss. I get no line noise if I plug earphones into the desktop, but when I want to use the JBL speakers, I use the interface. The JBLs are excellent, for loud or medium volume music, though I haven't figured out how to use them for soft, ambient music yet.

[@ferruizmusico8126]

Hi how are you? I wanted to consult, I bought the jbl 305 mk2 and returned them precisely because they had a lot of hiss. does that happen to everyone in this price range? know? If not, which 5 "monitors do you recommend that do not have so much hiss.

[@genepozniak]

​@@ferruizmusico8126 I'm sorry. I meant to change my post here, but I couldn't find it. It turned out that the hiss was coming from line noise produced by my older Windows 7 desktop (it's not a Windows issue, but a hardware issue). When I plugged them into my new Windows 10 laptop, there was no hiss. So, I plugged them directly into my Presonus interface to the Win 7 desktop and there was also no hiss. I get no line noise if I plug earphones into the desktop, but when I want to use the JBL speakers, I use the interface. The JBLs are excellent, for loud or medium volume music, though I haven't figure out how to use them for soft, ambient music yet.

[@ferruizmusico8126]

@@genepozniak but You told that the hiss was without plugging it nothing, just to the wall. Could be?

[@genepozniak]

@@ferruizmusico8126 Maybe I was so angry that I did not write clearly. :-) I don't remember. But with the power on and the sound output coming directly from the new laptop, there was no hiss. With the sound output coming from the Presonus USB interface, there was no hiss.

[@genepozniak]

@@ferruizmusico8126 I'll tell you what: I'm going to go check right now and see if it makes any noise. I'll get back to you.

[@ReynaldoOchoa]

Cant be a flair comparison when the bass port on both speakers is in different location

[@ErnestCainMc]

i'm a begginer on music production, wich monitor i have to choose bettween these?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

JBL

[@wareikasounds7003]

@@DSAUDIOreview Why?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

JBL has better, more neutral sound signature. Presonus is not bad, but You have to tweak their sound to get the best out of them

[@ErnestCainMc]

Digital Stereophony ohhh thanks. If u have to choose between Kali LP and 305P wich you choose? You have a great channel!

[@muhendisabi1697]

waoow! metal music way better on eris

[@Azogue99]

I've had the pleasure to hear both of these speakers IRL next to the other, and here i can hear basically the same. IMO: if you are looking for a great sound quality for a home theater (thats what im looking for) both are ABSOLUTLY FANTASTIC. But if you are looking for a great monitors, there is no guess, just go for the JBL. The sound is way clearer, it doesnt add anything strange where it doesnt have to be, it just gives you the plain sound, nothing more nothing less. Presouns (IMO) add tons of bass (even when there shouldnt be bass) and the highs are not as clear as the JBL's are. If we look at the price (1eur = 1usd | aprox) this is what we find. 2 x JBL = 296eur | 2 x Presouns = 257eur | *2 x Presouns NON XT = 210eur Said all of that, im still doubting wich ones should i buy, because i cannot justify for a Home Theater the price increase. I'll have more than i need with all of em.

[@leonisbacher1772]

@Digital Stereophony Hey bro, I have Genelec 8020Ds with special Genelec Desk Stands. I am selling the lot for 600€ to free up some budget. -What would you feel would be a decent downgrade from that ? ( Around 3-400€ ) -What would you feel would be a decent sidegrade from that ? ( Around 600€) As always great content :) Other guys reading this don't mind chipping in : )

[@leonisbacher1772]

Also I noticed RCF released their new Ayra Pro monitors. They seem really interesting, I also have my eyes on the new Tannoy Gold monitors... Just a few ideas for future gear comparisons :)

[@anybody4802]

check out iloud mtm

[@leonisbacher1772]

I should add that I do not mix I just enjoy music and other mutimedia content :=) I have bought the Ilouds micro and wasn't too hyped about them, but the MTM do sound interesting, pretty expensive tho ^^

[@DSAUDIOreview]

iLoud MTM sounds great (on par with Genelec if not a bit better IMO) but the build quality is questionable. My pair already developed some wierd ringing noise in one of the speakers and I will have to return it for a warranty check. Do you consider bigger speakers as well or do you need something compact like 8020?

[@anybody4802]

@@DSAUDIOreview what about iloud micro monitors' build quality? are there any problems so far??

[@АртемСол-в3н]

Digital Stereophony, which is better: Eris E5 XT or Audioengine A5+?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

E5XT sounds far better

[@JoseCastillo-ol8eh]

When you switch to the JBL the upper mids come in, I confirm presonus has a lack of upper mids.

[@russellandrady]

Presonus is my winner

[@ДмитрийКузнецов-п8ч]

Both speakers need equalization

[@yohanescalante7556]

3:41

[@볼린사바나맨-f5h]

eris win

[@brianwilliams8257]

JBL sounds batter

[@kevinthompson4229]

Flat as a pancake.

[@juanby07]

JBL todo el rato

[@fjbl2646]

Jbl più realistic

[@landslidelie]

Jbl

[@WtR783]

JBL is the best

[@wareikasounds7003]

Have you tested both?

[@matthewwalker9266]

The E5's sound better. It's not even a comparison.

[@porkchopspapi5757]

Absolutely no difference

[@ElectricEddieDaus]

You can't compare speakers this way... This is totally Bogus!!!!

[@byniasofficial2567]

He can and he did.

[@istillsuckatguitar]

Sorry, noob here. Can I connect my Creative sub to the Eris via headphone jack > sub > RCA > Eris and my Scarlett to them via TLR at the same time, and only use the sub/RCA for listening and switch to just the Eris/TLR for recording and editing? Thanks. Neither monitor seems to have enough bass for listening entertainment. Awesome video, BTW.